How much crushed stone do i need for my project?

Cubic Yard Calculation for Material

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What is crushed stone?

Crushed stone is derived from larger rocks that have been crushed or broken down by a crushing machine.  Crushed stone is used for a number of different construction and landscaping purposes. The Stone Construction Co., Inc delivers a wide variety of different materials for your home improvement and construction needs.   

how do i calculate how much i need?

Crushed stone is often measured in cubic yards. To find the number of cubic yards needed for your project follow the following steps for the area you want to fill or cover:

1. Measure the length (feet)
2. Measure the width (feet)
3. Measure the depth (feet)
4. Multiply length x width x depth
5. Divide the total above by 27

Example: You want to make a crushed stone sidewalk that is 50 feet long by 4 feet wide and 6 inches deep.

• Multiply 50 x 4 x .5 (1/2 foot) = 100
• Divide 100 by 27 = 3.7 cubic yards

This formula can also be used for other types of materials such as topsoil, gravel, stone dust, etc.

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Not a mathematician? Try our cubic yard calculator instead.